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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.51, 3,731.13 and 1,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.51, 3,731.13 and 1,026.63 is: 1,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.51 : 3,731.13 = 1,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.51/3,731.13 = 1,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.51x = 3,731.13 × 1,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.51x = 3,830,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,489.99/2,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.89

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